Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties (BGCSDC) is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Great Futures Academy School-Year Program, which will launch on August 10, 2023, at Club locations, School Sites, and designated 21 st Century Community Learning Centers across Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. The 2023-2024 program session provides students, ages 6 to 12, from different school locations, with a safe place to access youth development activities after the school day. The Great Futures Academy program features educational, recreational, and developmental activities with youth development professionals that empower children to excel in school, become leaders, adopt healthy habits, and plan for success after high school graduation. Daily snacks are served to program participants at no additional cost. The online application is available at bgcsdc.org. BGCSDC is also offering a full slate of award-winning Teen Programs, for youth ages 13-18,
including entrepreneurial training, leadership development, financial literacy, civic engagement, planning for college, and workforce development. Middle and high school students are invited to apply here: theclubsdc.org.

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